Job Description

Title Systems Architect & Initiative Lead

To lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the clients systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Define the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide architecture initiatives
Evaluate current integrations and lead the design of a modern API-driven architecture
Direct the refactoring strategy for monolithic applications and prioritise key decomposable components
Coordinate across cloud, data, and application teams to ensure architectural alignment
Lead risk mitigation planning and develop remediation plans for high-risk integration and system failures
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:
Educational Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science
Certification in TOGAF or similar frameworks beneficial
Years of Experience:
7+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles
Demonstrated leadership in system modernisation and stabilisation efforts
Experience with integration architecture, legacy system analysis, and high availability design
Other requirements:
Strategic thinking and systems-level problem-solving
Proficiency in architectural modelling and documentation
Ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex system transformations
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Behavioural Competencies
The incumbent is required to have demonstrated the following competencies:
Strategic Thinking: The ability to align system architecture with business goals and long-term strategies Problem-Solving: Addressing complex technical challenges with innovative and effective solutions Communication Skills: Clearly conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborating with diverse teams Adaptability: Staying current with evolving technologies and adjusting to new methodologies and business needs Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision in system design, implementation, and maintenance Leadership: Guiding teams and projects, and mentoring junior architects and engineers Business Acumen: Understanding the business context and ensuring that system solutions provide tangible value Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and expectations managed
Education Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology (Required)
Languages English